"Covers Hurricane Katrina as a watershed event in U.S. history, influencing social, economic, and political policies that shaped the nation's future"--Provided by publisher.
"Covers Hurricane Katrina as a watershed event in U.S. history, influencing social, economic, and political policies that shaped the nation's future"--Provided by publisher.
The size & strength of Hurricane Katrina resulted in one of the largest natural disasters in our nation's history. Hurricane Katrina raised major questions about our nation's readiness & ability to respond to catastrophic disasters.
Because of ISBN# releases, all issues now carry a title to accompany the new format, reflecting the writing inside the book as well as the cover design.
Kirby Robinson , a resident of Houston , Texas , found himself housing twenty - seven Katrina victims in the week after the storm . First , he provided shelter for his childhood friend , Demond Lemon , and his family , who had been ...
13 Finally , the Stafford Act sets forth requirements for the federal response to presidentially declared disasters . It requires federal agencies to give contracting preferences , to the extent feasible and practicable ...
This title brings Hurricane Katrina to life with well-researched, clearly written informational text, primary sources with accompanying questions, charts, graphs, diagrams, timelines, and maps, multiple prompts, and more.
"Amazing photography accompanies engaging information about Hurricane Katrina. The combination of high-interest subject matter and light text is intended for students in grades 3 through 7"--
"Describes the people and events involved during Hurricane Katrina in 2005. The reader's choices reveal the historical details"--
This book presents the fullest account yet written of the impact of Hurricane Katrina on the Mississippi Gulf Coast.
This collection of polemical essays explores the extent to which African Americans and others were, and are, disproportionately affected by the natural and manmade forces that caused Hurricane Katrina.
The voices gathered in this book represent critical and personal responses to Hurricane Katrina and its aftermath.
This review examined: (1) the extent to which pre-Katrina plans & training exercises reflected the military assistance that might be required during a catastrophic, domestic, natural disaster; (2) the military support provided in response ...
In response to Hurricane Katrina, countries and organizations donated to the United States government cash and in-kind donations, including foreign military assistance.
The greater New Orleans (NO) area continues to face challenges in restoring health care services disrupted by Hurricane Katrina.
In 2005, Hurricane Katrina swept through the Gulf of Mexico, leaving destruction in its wake.
More than two weeks after the hurricane hit, and days after state and local officials announced a mandatory evacuation, ... The new city must be something different, [James] Reiss says, with better services and fewer poor people.
Hurricane Katrina: Mississippi's Recovery : Hearing Before the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs, United States Senate, One Hundred...
Details the events leading to and following the arrival of Hurricane Katrina along the Gulf Coast and in New Orleans in 2005. Includes source notes and timeline.
This title brings Hurricane Katrina to life with well-researched, clearly written informational text, primary sources with accompanying questions, charts, graphs, diagrams, timelines, and maps, multiple prompts, and more.